Wanda Lowe

Wanda Nadine Lowe, 84, of Arcadia, Florida passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026. Born in Grove Township, IL on May 6, 1942 to the late Ralph and Vera Nichols Thayer, she grew up in Mattoon, IL and graduated from Mattoon High School. She lived in Indianapolis, IN for 31 years where she worked as a homemaker, a waitress in restaurants and golf clubs, and was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church in Brownsburg, IN. After retiring to Arcadia, FL in 2004, she became a devoted and faithful member of First Baptist Church of Fort Ogden, where she dedicated more than 20 years of service as Sunday School Director. Her love for the Lord and her church was evident through her years of involvement and willingness to serve wherever she was needed. She especially enjoyed leading the Senior Souls Senior Retreats and looked forward to opportunities to fellowship with others and strengthen her faith, including Vacation Bible School and other church activities, such as Awana and Team Kid. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she found great joy in serving her church family and helping others grow in their relationship with the Lord. Beyond her church involvement, she was also a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star, enjoyed traveling, listening to Southern Gospel music, and loved living in sunny Southwest Florida.

She is survived by her: son Brian Lowe of Arcadia, FL; Grandchildren: Keith Hochstetler of Edgewater, FL, Danielle (Greg) Stephenson of Columbus, IN; Nathan Hochstetler of Indianapolis, IN, and Brayden Lowe of Avon, IN; 2 Great-Granddaughters: Kyla Jones of Columbus, IN and Ryanna Petro of Columbus, IN.

She was predeceased by her loving husband: Daniel Lowe, and their daughter: Melissa Lowe.